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Beverly Hammett, Outstanding Service in Disabilities Advocacy

April 26, 2013
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Beverly J. Hammett and her husband of forty years settled in Starkville, Mississippi in 1972. A long-time volunteer and community advocate, Beverly’s heart for service was also reflected in her professional career as a social worker and nursing home consultant. She gave her time and talents to her community in this way until the onset more »

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Oktibbeha County Fire Department, Protecting and Serving Our Community

April 26, 2013
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From answering calls in the middle of the night to dangerously putting out fires to save a family’s home, the Oktibbeha County Volunteer Fire Department (OCFD) is vital in providing protection for the people and property of our community. Not only does the OCFD provide fire protection, volunteers also are trained in Emergency Medical Response and more »

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Rose Coffey, Following a Higher Calling to Serve Her Community

April 25, 2013
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Rose Coffey has served as a public servant during her entire professional career. She began her career working for the Department of Human Services, and now she serves as a GED Instructor at the J. L. King Center in Starkville, Mississippi. According to her, “helping people achieve their GED gives them the second chance that more »

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Bulldogs on the Move, Engaging Special Needs Children in Physical Activity

April 25, 2013

Bulldogs on the Move is a volunteer group made up of college students from Mississippi State University that have a passion for interaction with special needs children. Twice a month, this great group of college students volunteer their time to have a hands-on good time with many special needs students from the Starkville School District more »

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Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, Enhancing the College Experience with Volunteers

April 25, 2013

Since its inception in 1979 the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center (HCDC) has been focused on increasing minority and student retention at Mississippi State University. Formerly known as the Office of Minority Affairs, the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center was renamed & dedicated to Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first African American alumnus of MSU, in 1991. more »

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Kathleen Olivieri, Improving Public Education by Addressing Poverty

April 24, 2013

Volunteering is nothing new to Kathleen Olivieri. She says she chooses to serve in her local community because helping others is something she was taught to do while growing up in Yazoo City. With a strong passion for public education, Kathleen believes “that a good, solid education for all children is the cornerstone of the more »

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Longview Discples 4-H Club, Learning Through Service

April 24, 2013

As Club Leader Angela Buress-Stewart stated, “4-H is a community of young people across America, learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.” The Longview Disciples 4-H Club is a local club in Starkville, Mississippi, composed of 43 youth members ranging in age from 5 to 17 and 20 volunteers from the local community. This 4-H Club more »

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J. L. King Center – Making a Difference Through Adult Education

April 24, 2013

  The J. L. King Center provides members of our community very beneficial programs such as the Adult Basic Education Program and the GED tutoring program. Not only does the J. L. King Center lead in its role to provide adults in this community with opportunities to achieve success, it has developed a library and more »

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